Psychologist, Social Worker, OT or Mental Health Nurse

Who are we?

headspace is Australia's leading youth mental health organisation, providing a range of comprehensive services for young people aged years. headspace centres act as a one-stop-shop for young people who are seeking support with mental health, physical and sexual health, work and study, or alcohol and/or other drug use.

Sonder is the lead agency of headspace Adelaide, headspace Edinburgh North, headspace Marion and headspace Onkaparinga.

What benefits can we offer?

When you work with Sonder, you become part of the Sonder family and that provides you with a number of benefits such as:

• Salary (excluding super) paid above award and reviewed annually
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development allowance provided yearly
• Generous salary packaging options - increase your take home pay by 6-12%
• 17.5% Leave Loading
• Modern and welcoming office spaces
• Christmas Closure Bonus Leave (above annual leave entitlements)
• Training opportunities
• Meal & entertainment allowances
• Paid parental leave, and much more

Sonder are open to negotiating further benefits with the successful applicant to ensure an excellent working environment for you.

Hours: Part-time (0.8 FTE) to full-time (1.0 FTE)

Contract: Ongoing

Location: Kaurna Country, headspace Edinburgh North

More Information & Position Description via this link: 

About the Role:

Join our dynamic headspace team to support young people aged 12–25 with their mental health. You'll deliver evidence-based therapy, lead group programs, and work closely with families, schools, and other services. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference while being supported by a passionate multidisciplinary team.

Experience Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the provision of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and/or other evidence-based therapies with young people aged 12-25 who have a mental health disorder.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in involving young people in their own care and of inclusive practice principles
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in family inclusive practice
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in delivering age and developmentally appropriate care.

Qualification and Other Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience in using the Microsoft suite of software and databases.
• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)
• Current Child Safe Environments (Through Their Eyes) Training
• Drivers License
• Qualified in one of the following disciplines, Mental Health Accreditation and membership to associated professional body; Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Mental Health Nursing.

Credential Requirements

Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist

• Approved Masters or equivalent in psychology, with experience of two (2) years or more in clinical mental health settings preferably community based.
• Registered as a psychologist with AHPRA.

Clinical Psychologist:

• To be recognised as a clinical psychologist, personnel must meet requirements to have practice endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia in specialist area of practice of clinical psychology.

Mental Health Nurse

• Mental Health Nurses must be accredited with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses.
• Experience of two (2) years or more in clinical mental health settings preferably community based.

Social Worker

• Approved degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership and accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Experience of two (2) years or more in clinical mental health settings preferably community based.

Occupational Therapist

• Registered as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• Approved degree from a recognised School of Occupational Therapy.
• Experience of two (2) years or more in clinical mental health settings preferably community based

How to apply:

Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume to Sonder via our careers portal on our website.

Feel free to send any enquiries to

Advert Closing Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025

At Sonder, we strive to respond to all applicants. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to contact those shortlisted for the role. Thank you for your understanding.